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== In the hangar == | == In the hangar == | ||
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The [[Boeing 777]] in FGAddon now has the 777 FlyByWire system designed by {{usr|Octal450}}. It should closely emulate the real one, within the limitations of YAsim. Certain protections are not modeled due to these limitations. The following is functional: | The [[Boeing 777]] in FGAddon now has the 777 FlyByWire system designed by {{usr|Octal450}}. It should closely emulate the real one, within the limitations of YAsim. Certain protections are not modeled due to these limitations. The following is functional: | ||
* Roll Control Law with attitude holding and bank angle protection | |||
* C*U Pitch Law and Trim Ref function with Flare Mode and Autotrim | |||
* Rudder Ratio, Yaw Damper and Turn Coordinator | |||
The flight control system has also been improved, and a trim handler now corrects the auto-rotation behavior brought on by YAsim. | The flight control system has also been improved, and a trim handler now corrects the auto-rotation behavior brought on by YAsim. | ||
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The [[IDG-MD-11]] has received many updates by {{usr|Octal450}} including: | The [[IDG-MD-11]] has received many updates by {{usr|Octal450}} including: | ||
* New detailed electrical and hydraulic systems | |||
* Improved LSAS, Aileron Droop, and autospoilers | |||
* Simulated "Performance Improvement Package" | |||
* Improved Aerodynamics | |||
* Improved 3D modelling (Thanks CaptB!) | |||
* Dial A Flap simulation | |||
* IntegratedSystems being rolled out, allows much more complex systems while taking up less CPU time and thus more FPS! | |||
* X was removed from the aircraft name to better suit the aircraft | |||
==== IDG-PA28 ==== | ==== IDG-PA28 ==== | ||
The [[IDG-PA28]] is getting a major overhaul which has been merging into master. Changes include: | The [[IDG-PA28]] is getting a major overhaul which has been merging into master. Changes include: | ||
* Brand new Exterior and Virtual Cockpit! (Thanks D-ECHO!) | |||
* New rewritten systems following IntegratedSystems guidelines | |||
* Improved Aerodynamics and Flight Control System | |||
* X was removed from the aircraft name to better suit the aircraft | |||
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=== FlightGear on Facebook === | === FlightGear on Facebook === | ||
Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page. | Since early December 2010, FlightGear has an [http://www.facebook.com/FlightGear official Facebook page]. If you have a Facebook account please feel free to join the page. | ||
=== FlightGear on Instagram === | === FlightGear on Instagram === | ||